Obituaries for Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Published 2:32 pm, Friday, April 22, 2016

James C. Dillon, 82, of Port Austin, died Wednesday, July 13, 2009 at Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe.

He was born June 14, 1927 in Mayfield, Ky., son of the late Richard and Lula May (Jones) Dillon.

James married Dolores Delegato April 21, 1951 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Roseville.

Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a jack-of-all-trades. He was a beloved husband and a loving father. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim was a proud veteran of the Navy, serving in World War II on the USS Puget Sound.

Two brothers, Willie and Chuck Dillon, and two brothers-in-law, Ed Krause and George Delegato, preceded him in death.

Memorial service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday July 15, 2009 at the Knoblock Funeral Home in Kinde. A close personal friend, Dennis Emmi, will officiate. Cremation will follow.

Visitation will be conducted from 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Brian Eric Mallory

Brian Eric Mallory, 51, of Gagetown died peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2009 in his home with his family and friends by his side.

Funeral service conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Pastor Len Wyatt of Kingston Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will be in Grant Township Cemetery, Gagetown.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City.

Memorials may be made to Family Discretionary Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers, and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.

He was born May 7, 1917 in Minden City to the late Dr. John and Alma (Brodbeck) McCoy.

William was united in marriage to Olive Schock Dec. 30, 1939 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Saginaw. Olive taught school for many years at various area schools. She preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2002.

William was born in Minden City and attended school there until the end of his sophomore year. He transferred to Harbor Beach High School and graduated with the Class of 1935. In 1942, he graduated from Michigan State College’s School of Veterinary Medicine. After receiving his D.V.M. degree, Bill joined his father’s large animal veterinary practice in the Minden City area. He practiced there until he joined the Michigan Department of Agriculture in 1959. Bill retired from the Michigan Department of Agriculture after 28 years. Throughout his lifetime, William had a profound appreciation of nature’s beauty and she richly rewarded him for his interest. For many years, he was a parishioner at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Ruth before becoming a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bad Axe.

Bill will be very much missed by those who love him. Surviving are his children, Nancy MacKenzie and her husband, Dr. Alister, of Lakeport, Karen Resmer and her husband, Gerry, of Midland, Donald McCoy and his wife, Michele, Richard McCoy and his wife, Patricia; nine special grandchildren, Matthew, Sarajane, Emily Ann, Donald, Kimberly, Justin, Dr. S. James, Kathryn, William; two sisters, Helen Bennett of Applegate, Mary Sweigert of Detroit; four brothers, Joseph McCoy and his wife, Gloria, of Minden City, Patrick McCoy and his wife, Sarah, of Port Huron, Frank McCoy and his wife, Lorraine, of Marlette, Richard McCoy and his wife, Bertha, of Detroit.

William was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John and Alma; wife, Olive, two sons, William J. McCoy Jr. and James P. McCoy; two sisters, Olive Higgins and Alma Kosal; four brothers, John, James, Robert and Thomas McCoy; one infant twin; many special dear in-laws and friends.

Funeral Mass for William J. McCoy will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Ruth. The Rev. Peter Nwokoye, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Smigielski Funeral Home on Cass Ave. in Minden City and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. There will be a vigil service at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.